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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.88 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.88 and 88.08 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.88 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.88 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.88 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 21,657.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,657.11/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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